A Place Where we Belong

In 1995, a group of parents seeking a genuinely international school experience for their children in Kyiv worked together to found Pechersk School International, Kyiv (PSI) as a private, non-profit school. In 2003, the school moved to its present site.

As an English-medium school serving international and host national families in Kyiv, PSI attracts students from the diplomatic, government and business communities.

Since 2000, PSI has been authorised to offer the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes (DP) of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) programmes. The programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement. Research from leading institutions demonstrates that IB students are more likely than their peers to succeed in higher education.

Our extensive extracurricular activities programme provides students with access to a wide range of clubs and sports, including overseas competitions, drama, music, and community service activities.

The school is proud of its vibrant and diverse international community. We educate more than 500 students between the ages of 3 and 18 from close to 50 different countries. Students and staff joining PSI quickly feel included and valued, with a sense of being safe and cared for in a challenging and motivating learning environment. This reality reflects our school motto: ‘A Place Where We Belong.’ Our goal is to create a joyful, stimulating environment where everyone feels motivated and challenged, and has the opportunity to be creative and to take the risks necessary for deep learning to be accomplished.